India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.
Mediterranean diet may help relieve IBS symptoms: study
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may offer symptom relief for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering a less restrictive alternative to traditional dietary approaches. IBS affects an estimated 4–11 per cent of the global population, and many patients […]
Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of dementia in men, potentially paving the way for more personalised approaches to prevention and treatment. The research team from Curtin University found that a variant of the HFE gene, known as H63D, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from U.S. Senators Graham and Blumenthal on Visit to France
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement on their visit to Paris, France. “Congratulations to Paris Saint-Germain for winning the Champions league and making history. We learned firsthand that the French are good […]
MIL-OSI Global: Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Eugene Y. Chan, Associate Professor of Marketing, Toronto Metropolitan University Collectible figurines on display at Pop Mart in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on April 29, 2025. (Shutterstock) If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve […]
Operation Sindoor: India’s Military Doctrine of Offensive Defence
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the annals of India’s military history, Operation Sindoor marks a decisive departure from the doctrine of strategic restraint. Triggered by the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of Indian civilians and tourists, this operation was meticulously crafted as a calibrated military-political response. It […]
Piyush Goyal commences official visit to France, Italy to boost economic ties
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began his three-day official visit to France on Sunday as part of a five-day tour of France and Italy from June 1 to 5. The visit is aimed at further strengthening India’s strategic and economic partnerships with key European […]
Bridges collapse in 2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine, 7 dead
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a “terrorist enclave”. Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighbouring […]
GIFT Nifty hits record $102.35 billion turnover in May
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) GIFT Nifty recorded its highest-ever monthly turnover of $102.35 billion (₹8,75,098 crore) with 2.10 million contracts traded in May, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced on Sunday. Marking a new milestone, GIFT Nifty continues to establish itself as a benchmark in India’s equity market growth story. […]
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Mansukh Mandaviya, lauds youth and sports efforts
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, lauding his energetic efforts in promoting fitness, youth empowerment, and making India a sporting powerhouse. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes […]
IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall in four Kerala districts, fishermen advised caution
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert for four districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall and cautioning local authorities and residents to remain alert for weather-related disruptions. The districts under alert include Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, where rainfall is likely to […]
PM Modi virtually inaugurates Satna and Datia airports in Madhya Pradesh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated the newly constructed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major step towards enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development under the UDAN scheme. The inauguration events were held simultaneously at both airport sites […]
All-party delegation arrives in Spain to present India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, arrived in Madrid on Sunday as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to present India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism. The delegation will engage with officials from the Spanish government, members of the Indian diaspora, and […]
Trump pulls Musk ally’s NASA nomination, will announce replacement
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The White House withdrew on Saturday its nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, abruptly yanking a close ally of Elon Musk from consideration to lead the space agency. President Donald Trump said he would announce a new candidate soon. “After a thorough review of prior associations, […]
Doue dazzles as PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win first European Cup
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Teenager Desire Doue scored twice to inspire Paris St Germain to their first European Cup triumph with a crushing 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the biggest winning margin in the final of the continent’s premier club competition. After losing the 2020 final to Bayern […]
MIL-OSI Economics: ADB President Announces $10 Billion Plan for India’s Urban Transformation
Source: Asia Development Bank ADB President Masato Kanda announced a 5-year initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure across India, directing up to $10 billion, including third-party capital, into urban transformation including metro extensions, new regional rapid transit system corridors, and urban infrastructure and services. MIL OSI Economics –